This week’s guest is offering a discount to our community members for her upcoming Meditation Teacher Certification Course. Over the span of 12 weeks, you can participate in live, interactive classes every Sunday with Dina and her team, culminating in certification as a meditation teacher. The course is normally priced at $1,650, but by using the code "Streetlights," you can enroll for just $1,500. Don't miss out on this very special offer!
In this enlightening episode, Aaron engages in a profound and fun conversation with Dina Kaplan, a renowned meditation teacher leading a community that offers teacher training, worldwide retreats, and private coaching. Dina’s journey is nothing short of astounding, she’s worked at the White House, been an Emmy Award-winning news reporter, and a tech startup COO. Now, she’s the founder and CEO of The Path. Dina has experience with various meditation techniques, including Vipassana, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Vedic (mantra) meditation, and Metta (loving-kindness) meditation.
Key Topics Discussed:
-Overcoming Victim Mentality through Personal Agency: Insights into reclaiming control over one’s life by embracing responsibility and self-empowerment.
-The Fierce Nature of Compassion: Understanding compassion as a powerful, active force in affecting positive change.
-The Liberating Power of Forgiveness: How releasing grudges can lighten emotional burdens and foster happiness.
-Living Truthfully and Aligning Words with Actions: The challenges and rewards of embodying honesty and integrity in daily life.
-Embracing Mindfulness and Living Lightly: Techniques for being present, adopting a playful approach to life, and focusing on solutions.
-The Importance of Service and Loving-Kindness (Metta): Cultivating a life of service to others and practicing metta to develop unconditional goodwill.
-Understanding Sankaras (Mental Impressions): Exploring how deep-seated mental patterns influence behavior and how meditation can untangle these knots.
-The Role of Community (Sangha) in Personal Growth: The significance of a supportive community in navigating life’s challenges and fostering love.
Why You Should Listen:
Dina Kaplan’s multifaceted experiences offer invaluable insights into personal growth, mindfulness, and authentic living. Whether you’re beginning your meditation journey or seeking to deepen your practice, this episode provides practical wisdom and inspiration to live with intention, compassion, and joy.
Connect with Dina Kaplan:
The Path – Meditation Teacher Training and Retreats: thepath.com
Private Meditation Coaching: thepath.com/dinacoaching
Instagram: instagram.com/dinakaplan
Facebook: facebook.com/dinakaplan2
Sound Bites You’ll Love:
“Life is here … make of it what you want.”
“Forgiveness is choosing happiness over pain.”
“It’s fierce to be kind.”
“Consistency in meditation is everything.”
“Dharma is an instruction manual that requires action.”
“Every moment is an opportunity to start fresh.”
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